morriea

brentjcook wrote:It's pretty clear in the features list that lifetime maps are included with this model.

Is it? Then why am I not clear about it? The "Quality Post" chosen by the MOD links to a $99.99 purchase. I think a little clarification would be helpful. The description does not read "FREE" Lifetime Maps. Think about someone that has NEVER purchased a GPS before and tell me it is clear. The problem may be the original QUALITY POST (maybe not the best quality if it confuses).

davemeigs5

deesam

Sure feel sorry for the buyer from Wisconsin..Hy 29 still shows "alternatives" from 2005..Although the Garmin I bought to replace the Magellan has part of the final August construction of Hy 10 updated the Magellan didn't..First time I used the earlier Magellan it tried to send me down a dirt road after trying to send me in the opposite direction....Vision in the sun is awful..Instead of Hy 29 west, built to interstate standards it wants you to go north to Hy 8, a two lane through the north woods,one of the worst deer kill roads in the state, then go back south to your destination with Hy 8's 10 mph slower speed limit...I'm STILL waiting for my refund after returning the Magellan to woot...Next stop will be corporate owner Amazon, which will be the second time I have had to complain to them...Funny how fast they fixed the last problem, a defective Kindle from woot...

stanfollis

I have been using Garmin units for years and much prefer them to my newer Magellan. The Garmin GPS reception is faster and more reliable, the maps are more detailed and easier to read and navigation seems to be more reliable.

MarkDaSpark

Actually wondered the same, but it says "SmartDetour™ prompts you to route around suddenly slow or stopped freeway traffic and automatically calculates the quickest detour. No fee or subscription required.", which indicates it does have traffic report data.

But more important, it doesn't look like you can use it outside a vehicle (i.e., walking or riding a bike). No sale.

x20

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strikerliker

MarkDaSpark wrote:Actually wondered the same, but it says "SmartDetour™ prompts you to route around suddenly slow or stopped freeway traffic and automatically calculates the quickest detour. No fee or subscription required.", which indicates it does have traffic report data.

But more important, it doesn't look like you can use it outside a vehicle (i.e., walking or riding a bike). No sale.

This feature does NOT "indicate [that] it does have traffic report data.

I have a Magellan, which I love, and it includes this feature. All it means is that as you are sailing down the freeway, if suddenly it creeps to a crawl or stop and go, it detects this (It does not detect the traffic) and offers detours. This feature is still very handy, however.

prttymf8

The 1700 seems to be the same minus a few features like live traffic and bluetooth (both of which I have found completely useless.)

One of my biggest gripes with Magellan is their support for older products. About 8 months ago, my GPS suddenly slowed down, the voice was choppy, doing POI search would cause the GPS to reboot, entering addresses is slow to respond to key presses.

When I called support, they asked me to reboot about six times, no help. They then told me that a software update has caused this behavior and others are experiencing it as well. When I asked how I can revert to an old version, they said it couldn't be done. When I asked how to do a factory reset, they said it could also not be done. But they did promise that a new software update was coming soon and it would solve the problem.

Well, 3 months later, there was a software upgrade, and it did nothing for any of my issues.

stephencbabcock

Strick28

Not a bad deal since it includes Lifetime Maps and you want a GPS to get you from point A to point B. If you want a GPS with really up to date maps (construction and new roads) and the ability to plug in your own routes via waypoints then go for a Garmin. I have used both and Garmins can do so much more...

bluemaple

Sweet big screen size - actually makes it an interesting option vs a smart phone unless you have one of those "phablets" that looks like you're steeling a lunch tray when it's in your pocket.

Since it does not appear to include a vent mount a concern I'd have: getting tickets for having it mounted above your dash. (Especially you folks in CA & MN where I understand you can get ticketed for things as small as radar detectors up in the windshield area!)

ljkdhall

They give you a certificate with an activation code on it with the GPS. (I bought a different refurb Magellan not to long back). Once you download their updater software, you link to the website, stick in the code, you're good to go!)

morriea wrote:MOD, could you clarify? FREE Lifetime Maps are included? Not the $99.99 as the website linked above suggests?

Spoons896

IF you live in missouri don't buy this!! the maps are at least 10 years old in most places. it still show 63 as being 2 lane through most of the state and from what magellan keeps telling me they don't have any map updates on the way. just go get a tomtom (same price and a lot i mean a lot better) or as someone else said use your smartphone

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